Stopwatch Alternatives

Stopwatch is described as 'A Java countdown timer and stopwatch. Features a fullscreen and a resizable window mode. All actions are available on the popup menu or as keyboard shortcuts' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Stopwatch for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Web-based and Android apps. The best Stopwatch alternative is Hourglass, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Stopwatch are Floating Timer, wnr, Timer - Create Multiple Timers and SnapTimer.

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Stopwatch alternatives are mainly Alarm Clocks but may also be Time Tracking Tools or Pomodoro Timers. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Stopwatch.

Stopwatch

Free • Open Source

A Java countdown timer and stopwatch. Features a fullscreen and a resizable window mode. All actions are available on the popup menu or as keyboard shortcuts.

Supports sound clip types of AIFF, AU, WAV and MIDI (uses the...

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Stopwatch alternatives page was last updated Feb 23, 2024

Hourglass
Hourglass is the most advanced simple countdown timer for Windows. Just enter a time in just about any format, and hit Enter.
103 Hourglass alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
Hourglass Features
1. Minimalistic
2. Lightweight
3. Dark Mode
4. Portable
5. Command line interface
6. Customizable
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Discontinued
The last update is from December 2021.
Hourglass VS Stopwatch
Is Hourglass a good alternative to Stopwatch?
- Hourglass is the most popular Windows alternative to Stopwatch.
- Hourglass is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Stopwatch.
- Hourglass is Free and Open SourceStopwatch is also Free and Open Source
- Hourglass is Minimalistic and LightweightStopwatch is not according to our users

Floating Timer
The Floating Timer app features both a countdown timer and stopwatch that will float on top of other running apps. This app is useful to time activities such as: Exam practice, gaming speed runs (speed-running), gaming boss fights, cooking.
53 Floating Timer alternatives
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License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid
Floating Timer Features
1. No registration required
2. Ad-free
3. No Tracking
4. Timer
5. Stopwatch
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Floating Timer VS Stopwatch
Is Floating Timer a good alternative to Stopwatch?
- Floating Timer is the most popular Android alternative to Stopwatch.
- Floating Timer is Freemium and Open SourceStopwatch is Free and Open Source

wnr
Effective time-management, better than pomodoros Work and rest, with wnr now.
105 wnr alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Time Tracking Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
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wnr Features
1. Pomodoro Timer
2. Distraction-free
3. Dark Mode
4. Works Offline
5. Timer
6. Loops
7. Automatic time tracking
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wnr VS Stopwatch
Is wnr a good alternative to Stopwatch?
- wnr is the most popular Mac alternative to Stopwatch.
- wnr is Free and Open SourceStopwatch is also Free and Open Source

Timer - Create Multiple Timers
Create timers for gym, cooking, breathing or anything. Supports Apple Watch, Repeating timers, Siri support, voice countdowns and notifications.
58 Timer - Create Multiple Timers alternatives
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License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple Watch
Timer - Create Multiple Timers Features
Timer
Multiple Timers
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Timer - Create Multiple Timers VS Stopwatch
Is this a good alternative to Stopwatch?
- Timer - Create Multiple Timers is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Stopwatch.
- Timer - Create Multiple Timers is the most popular commercial alternative to Stopwatch.
- Timer - Create Multiple Timers is Paid and ProprietaryStopwatch is Free and Open Source

SnapTimer
All the timers I tested were too complex for my taste. I decided to write one that was dead simple, so you could run it, type in a time and hit enter. The aim of SnapTimer is to get out of the way and help you be productive.
69 SnapTimer alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- PortableApps.com
SnapTimer Features
1. Portable
2. Lightweight
3. Pomodoro Timer
4. Timer
5. Countdown widget
6. Customizable
7. Works Offline
8. Sits in the System Tray
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Discontinued
The last update is from September 2020.
SnapTimer VS Stopwatch
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WatchMe
WatchMe is a free (premium available) simple timer program to time a number of different tasks or events together or independently of each other.
144 WatchMe alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
WatchMe Features
Portable
Multiple Timers
Timer
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WatchMe VS Stopwatch
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Free Countdown Timer
Free Countdown Timer is a free, full-featured and user-friendly countdown timer for Windows
67 Free Countdown Timer alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Free Countdown Timer Features
Timer
Multiple Timers
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Free Countdown Timer VS Stopwatch
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Smart Countdown Timer
Smart Countdown Timer allows you to use natural language to set, modify and start a countdown on your Mac.
64 Smart Countdown Timer alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Smart Countdown Timer Features
Timer
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PC Chrono
countdown timer capable of .mp3, .ogg or .wav file playback on completion. stopwatch 12/24 hour clock; customizable voice notifications for all modes (timer, stopwatch and clock).
5 PC Chrono alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
PC Chrono Features
Portable
Countdown
Timer
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PC Chrono VS Stopwatch
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TimeLeft
TimeLeft is a versatile desktop utility - it can be used as a countdown clock, reminder, clock, alarm clock, tray clock, stopwatch, timer, sticker, auction watch, work days/hours countdown clock and time synchronization utility. TimeLeft uses Winamp skins to show digits and text.
51 TimeLeft alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
TimeLeft Features
1. Reminders
2. Stopwatch
3. Timer
4. Customizable
5. Countdown
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TimeLeft VS Stopwatch
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XNote Stopwatch
XNote Stopwatch is a versatile and flexible multifunctional digital stopwatch / countdown timer / clock software for PC. Helpful for timekeepers at sport competitions, time tracking of work, or even as a metronome.
67 XNote Stopwatch alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
XNote Stopwatch Features
Timer
Stopwatch
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XNote Stopwatch VS Stopwatch
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Thyme
The task timer for OS X.
14 Thyme alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
Thyme Features
Timer
Stopwatch
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Thyme VS Stopwatch
Is Thyme a good alternative to Stopwatch?